Author: Courtney Sperlazza, MPH

Courtney Sperlazza, MPH, is an epidemiologist whose medical research work has covered a range of topics, from breast cancer epidemiology to end-of-life decision-making. Sperlazza received her B.S. from the University of Pittsburg and her MPH from West Virginia University School of Medicine. She now helps brands in the health and science space educate through well-researched content. When she’s not researching, she’s running biohacking experiments on herself, competing with her husband at everything, or taxiing her kids to sports, not in that order.

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How to Do an Elimination Diet and Why Everyone Should Try One

Do you suspect you have a food intolerance? Perhaps you have digestive or other issues that seem to come and...

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How to Choose the Best Magnesium Supplement for Your Body

Magnesium is one of the most fascinating micronutrients. It affects everything from energy to brain function—but many people of all...

Does Bulletproof Coffee Break Your Intermittent Fast

Does Bulletproof Coffee Break Your Intermittent Fast?

According to the latest animal research, intermittent fasting may support healthy cognition,, promote a healthy inflammatory response and support healthy aging.....

Himalayan Pink Salt Benefits -- Why It’s Better Than Table Salt

Himalayan Salt Benefits: Why It’s Better Than Table Salt

Along with fat, salt has been demonized for decades in the name of heart health. Truth is, you can consider...

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Ashwagandha Benefits: Stress Less and Handle More

Ashwagandha has been used as a traditional remedy in India as far back as 6000 BC. More recently, this root’s...

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8 Ways to Keep Your Brain Young As You Age

Your brain burns through an immense amount of energy. That’s why you feel the signs when your power supply is...

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What is Metabolic Flexibility and How Can You Achieve It?

Being flexible comes in handy in all sorts of situations. Bad weather keeping you from your morning run outside? No...

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How to Choose the Best Keto Creamer

When you first start the keto diet, one of the first big steps is transitioning out of your sugary morning...

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Why Carb Cycling Can Be an Effective Strategy for Keto Dieters

For keto dieters, watching your carbohydrate intake is absolutely essential. After all, there are specific macronutrient ratios that you need...

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How to Strengthen Your Immune System Naturally

The weather changes. You traveled by plane. You lost a night of sleep. And now you’re feeling … blegh. You...

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The Best Macro Tracker Apps to Hit Your Wellness Goals

No matter what you hope to accomplish with your diet, your macronutrients (fat, carbohydrates and protein) come into play. Macro...

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We Tested Four Sleep Tracker Apps and Wearables: Here are the Best Ones

Statistics show that a third of people reading this do not get enough sleep. Not getting enough sleep makes you...

5 Ways to Support Your Body's Sleep Cycle

5 Ways to Support Your Body’s Sleep Cycle, According to a Circadian Rhythm Expert

Have you ever noticed that you feel wide awake after a late-evening trip through the grocery store? Or, do you...

Your Sleep Quality Declines As You Age. Here’s What to Do About it

Your Sleep Quality Declines As You Age. Here’s What to Do About it

When people feel chronically tired, they are usually under the impression that they need to go to bed earlier. It’s...

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Weight Management Supplements That Actually Work

Browse the aisles of any drugstore, and you’ll find dozens of powders and pills that promise to melt fat and...

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Obesogens: How Toxic Chemicals Make You Fat and What to Do About It

Have you noticed that the Bulletproof Diet doesn’t ask you to count calories? That’s because you don’t have to track...